Pornainen, Finland (pop 5,000) is now heated by a silo of crushed soapstone. I spoke to CNBC about it. 100 MWh, charged when power is cheap, emissions down ~70%. Days to weeks of storage, no critical minerals. www.cnbc.com/2026/07/25/f...
Finland’s radical answer to renewable energy’s biggest headache: The world’s largest sand battery
A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
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Well done that sane 94 year old. The video is well worth a watch 😂😂😂😂 www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/94-...
94-year-old Clacton voter's beautiful takedown of Reform canvasser is must-watch
A clip has gone viral online of a 94-year-old Clacton voter beautifully dismantling all the arguments of a Reform councillor.
thelondoneconomic.com
The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social housing.
Safer homes for 4m tenants with quicker action on dangerous homes
The second phase of Awaab's Law will come into force on 30 November 2026, so more dangerous hazards are fixed quickly to help tenants living in social housing.
gov.uk
"If he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I wont stop him." <stop stop he's dead gif>
"waaaaaaaaah, oh wah wah waahhhhhhh" - Nigel Farage, 62
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Beavers: 1. Flooding: 0. Our West London Beavers are still helping reduce flood risk and restoring nature, all while growing their family - with more kits born this year. Any name suggestions for the new arrivals? 👀
How Ealing's beavers are tackling flooding
New beavers in west London have prevented flooding to Greenford station three years in a row.
bbc.co.uk
Thankful for Dan Jarvis. I hope we get to keep him.
China is eating our lunch in almost everything. (no sound needed) China builds solar parks over reservoirs. This design improves the efficiency of the panels by keeping them cooler and lowers water loss from evaporation
🧵If you live in a place in drought, please put out water for the pollinators, birds and bees. The animals are struggling. We must help them stay alive through this drought. I've seen people complain that they have flowers but no butterflies. Water is more important to all beings than food.
It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.
A look back at year with our farmily of farm animals enjoying the morning rush hour and a day of harmony and freedom
Around 50% of men have experienced mental health difficulties at some point in their lives, yet fewer than half have sought support. This Men’s Health Week, I'm encouraging everyone to raise awareness of mental health, tackle the stigma that still surrounds it and support friends,
🔥 A crow in the UK casually asking passers by if they’re alright
If psychos weren’t in charge of countries then maybe we wouldn’t need to spend multiples of billions on weapons. Call me idealistic but maybe just choose better leaders.
Reform, a risk to women & girls: 1. Sexist Comments: Danny Kruger disagreed that women should be allowed an "absolute right to bodily autonomy” A councillor said "women should have never left the kicthen” Farage said women who had children was “worth far less to her employer when she comes back”
Just ordered lunch from my local (cash only) cafe. Mentioned I was £2 short of ordering what I really wanted. 10 mins later my original choice arrived. "Just put £2 in the tip jar next time you come," said the proprietor. That's how you gain a loyal customer & that's why independent businesses rule.
X is currently full of posts falsely naming Christi Hill and another officer as having arrested Henry Nowak. One names and pictures the other PC, saying, "Wanted: dead or alive". It gives his address. What more exactly will it take to get UK MPs, ministers and departments off that hellsite?
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UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a year Gross Domestic Product increased by 0.6% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.
UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a year
Gross Domestic Product increased by 0.6% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.
independent.co.uk
I don't know how many different ways I can say this but I'm not stepping aside for Andy Burnham, and it's both very tedious for me and very demoralising for my staff to keep seeing it reported that I might be about to go when there's never even been so much as a conversation with Andy about doing so
The i Paper @theipaper.com · 3mo agoGreater Manchester Mayor has found a parliamentary seat, and could move as soon as Thursday 🔴 Caroline Wheeler reports Read more: trib.al/GHMITUa
Some thoughts on the past few days- for which I am so incredibly sorry you’re having political ridiculousness with real world consequences inflicted on you. #SouthDerbyshire #WeNotMe #BloominMPs youtu.be/xX0QKHPgUbU?si
A few thoughts on the attempts to oust the PM
YouTube video by Samantha Niblett MP
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Post-truth nonsense from Kemi Badenoch at PMQs. Some facts: - employment is up over 800k since the election - employment rate is near the highest on record (look at this chart) - inactivity rates are lower than all but one year under the Tories
Sorry about this but the MSM seem to be having a collective meltdown and can’t bring you any news so I’m going to have to bring you this little nugget because they’re incapable.
Kentish Fran #FBPE@kentishfran.bsky.social · 4mo ago
Another day, another list of announcements and achievements from our hardworking Labour Government. While the media focussed on old news and resignations they suppress all the good news. #DoingTheMediasJob #LaboursAchievements #FixingBritain
Imagine if Nick Drake had had the faintest notion his music would travel this far, and this long.
Ali Catterall@alicatterall.bsky.social · 2y agoNick Drake passed 50 years ago today; and initially, I was going to post Road, or something darker from Pink Moon. But instead, here's something more uplifting, to celebrate, rather than mourn. youtu.be/EZ5X4qesLRs?...
